NEW book release of ReAwakened by Ada Adams!

Check it out! Just in time for Christmas, my friend Ada Adams released the sequel to ReVamped. (I love the cover, don't you?) I can't wait to read this!!!

Synopsis:
Becoming a vampire guardian was Dawn Fairchild’s ticket out of the Scarlet House. Fresh off a successful mission, life in Angel Creek should have been great. But when her sort-of-maybe-boyfriend, Sebastian, disappears on a quest to help a beautiful vampire from his past, Dawn finds herself amidst a web of danger, lies, and deceit.

Joining forces with Razor, an enigmatic rebel lacking both a verbal and a physical filter, and her band of Misfits—Brooke, Sophie, Hunter, and Seth—Dawn is thrust into a race against the clock to solve the mystery surrounding brutal Born kidnappings and come to terms with the sudden discovery of her own unique powers. With time ticking away and Born vampires’ lives in jeopardy, it quickly becomes evident that someone—or something—desperately wants Dawn and is willing to shed any amount of blood to get her.

Dawn has only one chance to face her demons and overcome all obstacles standing in her way as she embarks on the biggest mission of her life—one that threatens a deadly outcome for all involved.


About, my writer friend Ada:

“Many people sing in the shower. I write scenes in my head and act them out.”

At the age of five, Ada read her first chapter book—Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Ever since that moment, she developed an intense passion for stories and characters found within the pages of literature.

In her career as an actress and a writer, Ada currently spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Master’s of Science in Education.

Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years, and is an editor of a global fashion/literary magazine called VEUX. ReVamped is her debut novel.

She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo. 

(I love the part about her writing scenes in the shower, maybe because I do the same thing! But then I have to rush to my notepad to write it down, usually dripping, before I forget. LOL That part is annoying...)

Click on the link blow to get your copy!

Excerpt of ReAwakened by Ada Adams

I'm a bit slow on the uptake sometimes, so I'm late in seeing this, but I thought I'd share it with you too. This is the sequel to ReVamped, which is pictured in the sidebar of my blog. (And check out the amazing cover!!!)

From Ada's Blog, enjoy!

This most recent ReAwakened excerpt has been making its way around the internet for a while, so I thought I’d include it on here as well for those of you interested in a sneak-peek at a new character making an appearance in ReVamped‘s sequel.

“Meeting Razor”

    My two-story fall was cushioned by the intruder’s body. He—a vampire, I realized—groaned as I landed on top of him, forcing his body into the muddy ground. I reached for my dagger, but he was quicker. Before I had a chance to pull it out, he slipped out from underneath me, flipping me over so that he was on top. His firm, muscular body pressed tightly against mine as his hands pinned my wrists to either side of my head. His face was covered by shadows, but I could make out a mischievous smirk dancing across perfectly-shaped full lips.

    “You’re quite feisty, aren’t you?” he chuckled, bending forward to examine me. Deep, charcoal eyes overflowed with amusement.

    He was actually enjoying this.

    “I don’t wanna hurt you,” he whispered in a deep, throaty voice. “I’m gonna release you now. Don’t do anything stupid.”

    He lifted his arm, removing his right hand from my left wrist. The moment I felt some freedom, I leaped forward, attempting a left hook at his jaw. He blocked my hand, once again pushing it toward the ground.

    “I said I wasn’t going to hurt you!” he growled, pinning me even further into the soft, wet earth.

    “Yes, but I never said I wouldn’t hurt you,” I snapped.

    He brought his face toward mine. “I’d like to see you try,” he whispered.

    Challenge accepted.

    I raised my head—the only part of my body that wasn’t restrained by the stranger’s body—inching my lips closer to his. He tensed for a moment, his eyes searching mine, as if surprised by my sudden change in behavior. Drops of rainwater slid down his chiseled jaw, pausing briefly on his lips before they plummeted onto mine. Then, a slow, smug smile spread across his face. I felt his body relax and he leaned even closer. His breath caressed my skin as his lips drew near.

    It was exactly what I needed. Summoning all my strength, I twisted my hips to the side, shooting them up and out, then launching my legs from the ground. Thrown off-balance, my captor groaned and released one of my arms to brace for the fall, giving me the perfect opportunity to reach for my dagger. In one smooth move I darted behind him, placing him in a secure headlock—the blade of my weapon aimed directly at his heart.

    “Who are you?” I demanded when I was certain he couldn’t escape my grip.

    “I’m a twenty-four-year-old Taurus who enjoys long walks on the beach.” Even though I couldn’t see his face, I could feel his arrogant grin.

    “You have ten seconds to explain yourself,” I ordered. “And then I’m really going to hurt you.”

    “Oh, come on! Can’t we get back to kissing? You can’t tease a guy like that.”

    “Ten, nine…” I pressed the dagger deeper into him, nicking the leather of his jacket.

    “Hey! Watch it!”

    “Eight…”

    “Oh, alright. You’re no fun,” he sighed. “My name is Razor.”

    “What kind of a name is that?”

    “It’s a nickname.”

    “What kind of a nickname is that?”

    “Spike, Blade, Fang—all the good, pointy objects were already taken by fictional characters. It was the best I could do.”

So…thoughts on Razor so far? And, yes, he does have a “real name”.

Indie Author Giveaway Hop

Welcome to another awesome giveaway hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Krazy Book Lady.

There are some really great indie authors out there. Here is a list of some of the ones who helped me make the decision to become indie too: First is Joe Konrath, then John Locke, but also David Farland, and Amanda Hocking.

There are MANY really great indies authors out there. Here is a list of just a few: Ada Adams, Amy Jones, Sherry Gammon, Pattie Larsen, Heather Self, Laura Elliott, Suzy Turner, Rachel Coles, Fisher Amelie, Melissa Pearl, Courney Cole, Ella James, Valerie Sloan, Bryna Butler, T. R. Graves, K.C. Blake, Gwenn Write, Heather M. White, Liz Long, Maureen Murrish, LM Preston, Keary Taylor, S. R. Ford, Cidney Swanson, M. Leighton, Shelly Crane, Tiffany King, Addison Moore, Sophia Sharp, Abbi Glines, and Nicole Williams. (I've included links to almost all of the authors I've mentioned.)



The Prize:
Winner's choice of books from another indie writer, me.... One winner may choose a signed copy of any one of my books. The book will come with a matching beaded bookmark. (USA only) Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and good luck!!! (Note: Sophia's cookbook isn't available in print just yet, so if you choose that one you'll need to wait a bit, and it won't come with a bookmark.)

                                

To enter:

1 mandatory entry:

Follow my blog via Google Friends Connect or email subscription and fill out the form below so I can contact you if you win.

For optional extra entries:

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